11/11/2026 10:34:00 AM | Women's Basketball
FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State women's basketball team and head coach Jory Collins have announced the addition of five student-athletes on signing day.
Cami Nauholz, Jordan Christofferson, Maya Kilian, Morgan Mathiowetz and Rylee Routledge will join the Bison in fall of 2027.
"This class is as deep and talented as any we've signed here at NDSU," said Collins. "This group has the potential to be a foundational class that can mature together and win Summit League Championships. More importantly, they all fit our blue-collar culture, they come from terrific families, and will represent our community and university in a great way."
Nauholz played at Lawrence High School in Lawrence, Kan. The 6-2 forward averaged 21.3 points with 13.3 rebounds and 5.3 blocks per game last season. She was both an All-State and First Team All-Conference selection in her sophomore and junior seasons. Over her high school career, Nauholz averaged 16.4 points with 10.4 rebounds per game and shot 49.3 percent from the field.
"Cami is a 6-2 post player from Kansas, a top ten player in the class. She has both physicality and the ability to stretch the floor. Cami has great work ethic and will develop into a go to post player in her time here at NDSU. She has tremendous potential and we're excited to get her in our program and get to work."
Christofferson played at Horace High School in Horace, N.D. The 5-11 forward averaged 19.2 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game last season. She has also surpassed 1,300 points, 700 rebounds and 230 assists in her career. Christofferson earned All-State Second Team honors in her junior season and was a three-time All-Conference First Team selection.
"We've been a fan of Jordan's for a long time. I love that we were able to keep a local player home to represent our community. They don't come much tougher than Jordan. She is an ultimate competitor and winner. She is also very versatile and will be able to play inside and out. Her physicality and motor will allow her to impact our team from day one. She is also one of the best teammates I've seen in a while."
Kilian played at New Prague High School in New Prague, Minn. The 6-2 guard has totaled over 1,200 points, 1,000 rebounds and 200 blocks in her high school career. She is a two-time Metro West All-Conference and All-Defensive Team selection. Last season, Kilian netted 491 points and grabbed 392 rebounds.
"Maya is a 6-2 wing, long and athletic. She is one of the best shooters we've recruited with deep range and a simple quick release. I think Maya will have the ability play inside and out as her overall skills develop. She is a great shot blocker and rebounder as well. Her size and perimeter shooting will impact us immediately."
Mathiowetz played at Sleepy Eye St. Mary's High School in Sleepy Eye, Minn. The 5-8 guard has posted over 3,600 points, 900 rebounds, 600 assists and 500 steals in her high school career. Last season, she averaged 33.5 points with 7.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 6.0 steals per game. Mathiowetz is a two-time All-State selection and was named the Conference Player of the Year in her sophomore and junior seasons. She is also the younger sister of Madison Mathiowetz, who played at South Dakota State from 2022-26.
"Morgan is an ultra-athletic combo guard. She is fast and explosive and can score in bunches. She is one of the best scorers in the state of Minnesota. I love her speed and ability in transition to pressure on defenses. She will have a chance to be a dynamic playmaker for years to come."
Routledge played at South Prairie High School in Minot, N.D. The 5-9 guard is a three-time All-Region selection and was named to the All-State First Team last season. Routledge set school records in assists (326), steals (331), blocks (80) and three pointers (229). She also hauled in the most rebounds in a season with 188 and most three pointers in a season with 69. Routledge has tallied over 1,300 points, 500 rebounds, 300 assists, 300 steals and 80 blocks in her high school career.
"Rylee has been coming to our camps since I've been at NDSU. She has an infectious personality and plays the game with joy and passion. She is a very skilled point guard who can play on and off the ball. Rylee has a great feel for the game and is a great competitor. I know she will represent the state of North Dakota and NDSU with great pride."
NDSU will be back in action at Butler on Thursday night. Tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m. CT
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Cami Nauholz, Jordan Christofferson, Maya Kilian, Morgan Mathiowetz and Rylee Routledge will join the Bison in fall of 2027.
"This class is as deep and talented as any we've signed here at NDSU," said Collins. "This group has the potential to be a foundational class that can mature together and win Summit League Championships. More importantly, they all fit our blue-collar culture, they come from terrific families, and will represent our community and university in a great way."
Nauholz played at Lawrence High School in Lawrence, Kan. The 6-2 forward averaged 21.3 points with 13.3 rebounds and 5.3 blocks per game last season. She was both an All-State and First Team All-Conference selection in her sophomore and junior seasons. Over her high school career, Nauholz averaged 16.4 points with 10.4 rebounds per game and shot 49.3 percent from the field.
"Cami is a 6-2 post player from Kansas, a top ten player in the class. She has both physicality and the ability to stretch the floor. Cami has great work ethic and will develop into a go to post player in her time here at NDSU. She has tremendous potential and we're excited to get her in our program and get to work."
Christofferson played at Horace High School in Horace, N.D. The 5-11 forward averaged 19.2 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game last season. She has also surpassed 1,300 points, 700 rebounds and 230 assists in her career. Christofferson earned All-State Second Team honors in her junior season and was a three-time All-Conference First Team selection.
"We've been a fan of Jordan's for a long time. I love that we were able to keep a local player home to represent our community. They don't come much tougher than Jordan. She is an ultimate competitor and winner. She is also very versatile and will be able to play inside and out. Her physicality and motor will allow her to impact our team from day one. She is also one of the best teammates I've seen in a while."
Kilian played at New Prague High School in New Prague, Minn. The 6-2 guard has totaled over 1,200 points, 1,000 rebounds and 200 blocks in her high school career. She is a two-time Metro West All-Conference and All-Defensive Team selection. Last season, Kilian netted 491 points and grabbed 392 rebounds.
"Maya is a 6-2 wing, long and athletic. She is one of the best shooters we've recruited with deep range and a simple quick release. I think Maya will have the ability play inside and out as her overall skills develop. She is a great shot blocker and rebounder as well. Her size and perimeter shooting will impact us immediately."
Mathiowetz played at Sleepy Eye St. Mary's High School in Sleepy Eye, Minn. The 5-8 guard has posted over 3,600 points, 900 rebounds, 600 assists and 500 steals in her high school career. Last season, she averaged 33.5 points with 7.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 6.0 steals per game. Mathiowetz is a two-time All-State selection and was named the Conference Player of the Year in her sophomore and junior seasons. She is also the younger sister of Madison Mathiowetz, who played at South Dakota State from 2022-26.
"Morgan is an ultra-athletic combo guard. She is fast and explosive and can score in bunches. She is one of the best scorers in the state of Minnesota. I love her speed and ability in transition to pressure on defenses. She will have a chance to be a dynamic playmaker for years to come."
Routledge played at South Prairie High School in Minot, N.D. The 5-9 guard is a three-time All-Region selection and was named to the All-State First Team last season. Routledge set school records in assists (326), steals (331), blocks (80) and three pointers (229). She also hauled in the most rebounds in a season with 188 and most three pointers in a season with 69. Routledge has tallied over 1,300 points, 500 rebounds, 300 assists, 300 steals and 80 blocks in her high school career.
"Rylee has been coming to our camps since I've been at NDSU. She has an infectious personality and plays the game with joy and passion. She is a very skilled point guard who can play on and off the ball. Rylee has a great feel for the game and is a great competitor. I know she will represent the state of North Dakota and NDSU with great pride."
NDSU will be back in action at Butler on Thursday night. Tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m. CT
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